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Now, Highways England has launched a campaign to deter tailgaters. Using the well-known Space Invader video game character to alert drivers to the anti-social nature and risks of tailgating, motorists are being urged to “stay safe, stay back”.

“Stay safe, stay back” says Highways England

The campaign for mobility and transport begins on Wednesday 16 September 2020, with the theme “zero-emission mobility for all’.

European Mobility Week launches

The rate increase comes in spite of a 17 percent drop in the number of miles driven between January and June. The total number of deaths is up one percent from six-month figures in 2019.

U.S. traffic death rates up 20 percent in first half of...

With a significant increase in school-going traffic and an increase in the number of children cycling or walking to get to school, drivers are reminded to slow down around schools and allow at least 1m overtaking distance when passing cyclists in speed zones up to 50km/h and at least 1.5m when passing in speed zones above 50km/h.

Caution urged in Ireland as more children cycle and walk to...

The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with potential strategies for addressing each issue.

Trucking industry asked to rank concerns in annual survey

Researchers found consumer information that stresses the convenience and capabilities of such systems, while minimizing limitations, can inflate expectations regarding what each system can do and the situations that it can handle.

AAA warns marketing of driving assist systems can inflate expectations

Law enforcement will be on high alert during the Fall Fest DUI enforcement period Sept. 11–Oct. 28.

Colorado begins fall enforcement period

The Resolution reiterates its invitation to Member States and the international community to intensify national, regional and international collaboration, with a view to meeting the ambitious road safety-related targets in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

New Decade of Action to reduce road deaths

Having started in 2016 as European Day Without a Road Death, Project EDWARD has evolved for 2020 into EVERY Day Without a Road Death.

Project EDWARD 2020: Driving for Work

SaferCar, by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), allows users to save their vehicles, car seats, equipment, or tires in a virtual garage on their smartphone.

New app automatically alerts motorists to safety issues

“Understanding and Tackling Micromobility: Transportation's New Disruptor,” a new report from the U.S. Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), funded by State Farm, examines six challenges posed by the rapid growth of the devices, as well as potential safety solutions.

New report highlights need for e-bike safety initiatives

As part of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) initiative, campaign videos are to feature on Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram highlighting the Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) laws which includes no cell phones, no passengers under 21, and always wearing a seat belt.

Teen drivers target of new campaign

While school buses have a longstanding history of safety, and are known to be the safest way to transport children to and from school, 79 per cent of all school-aged fatalities involving a school bus occur outside the bus and in or near school bus loading zones, according to Transport Canada.

School bus warning issued in Canada

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study found forward collision warning on trucks reduced rear-end crashes by 44 percent while automatic emergency braking (AEB) cut rear crashes by 41 percent.

Safety technology could cut big truck rear crashes

The study, by the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), examined the potential road safety benefits of the entire Australian light vehicle fleet consisting of the safest available vehicles compared with the actual vehicles involved in fatal and serious injury crashes in 2016.

Choosing a safer car could cut road deaths

The study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) says the two age groups are also at a higher risk of being involved in a collision, with newly-licensed drivers having the highest crash risk of any age group, and older drivers having the highest crash fatality rate.

Teens and over 65s most likely to drive least safe vehicles

The campaign has been launched as the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) figures show more than one in four fatal crashes on BC roads involve distracted driving.

Police ask BC drivers to leave their phones alone

Now drivers are being urged to buckle up and slow down.

Buckle up reminder for NSW drivers

The initiative between State Police, the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway Authority, cracks down on work zone violations and highlights the importance of safe driving when encountering construction, maintenance and emergency operations along state highways.

NY “Operation Hardhat” tickets this year exceed 2019 total

FLHSMV is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Trucking Association, and AAA – The Auto Club Group to recognize September 1-7, 2020, as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week.

Florida leads drowsy driving campaign

Under the changes, drivers whose photocard driving licence or entitlement to drive runs out between 1 February 2020 and 31 December 2020 will have their entitlement automatically extended from the expiry date, for a period of 11 months.

DVLA extends expired UK driving licences

A higher penalty of a $1000 infringement and four demerit points applies to drivers or riders who create or view a text or video, use video chat, use other function or app on their phone that can result in a high level of distraction.

New phone penalties for drivers now active in Western Australia

To date, more than 3.5 million drivers and delivery people have completed more than 100 million mask verifications.

Uber expands mask verification technology to riders

Brake, the road safety charity, unveiled the theme following findings that just a quarter of people think vehicles travel at a safe speed on the street where they live.

Road Safety Week 2020 theme announced

Drink-drive collisions increase 3% in UK

Drink-drive collisions increase 3% in UK

Increased law enforcement will be on the road over the Labor Day weekend through to September 7 as part of the high-visibility enforcement, which will be supported by a $10 million national advertising campaign.

U.S. drivers urged to “drive sober or get pulled over”

The Data-Driven Road Safety Tool will analyse information from connected vehicles, smart roadside sensors and local-authority data to predict the likely locations and possible root causes of potential road safety hotspots.

Ford trials new technology to predict traffic incidents

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole says the new pop-up testing sites in Narrandera and Tarcutta provide an easy way for freight workers to be tested for COVID-19.

Pop-up COVID testing clinics open in Australia for freight workers

Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance says the NSW Government continues to support the point to point transport industry by providing free COVID clean-up kits for operators, on top of the eight vehicle sanitisation stations already rolled out across parts of the state.

NSW transport industry introduces COVID clean-up kits

The event, which ran from August 6 through August 12, also saw officers issue 30,273 tickets for other vehicle and traffic law violations, such as impaired and distracted driving.

New York speed awareness week results in more than 21,000 tickets

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the estimate is consistent with the Council’s last few years of estimates for the three-day Labor Day holiday period, indicating that people are expected to travel even though COVID-19 infections remain high.

NSC issues Labor Day safety reminder

With COVID-19 cases still increasing across the United States, Uber Health, integrating with prescription delivery platform NimbleRx, is helping deliver medication to those who need it.

Uber Health announces pharmaceutical delivery service

The projects include the first phase of the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, which upgraded 225 uncontrolled crosswalk locations, created nearly two-dozen additional crosswalks, and added new traffic signals and signs at various locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Long Island pedestrian safety projects completed

This year, with COVID-19 still disrupting many overseas travel plans, the “staycation” is more popular than ever.

August Bank Holiday: Safe Travel Tips

This third iteration of the guidance based on the latest changes to UK Government guidelines includes advice on group riding and first responder incident management.

Updated COVID-19 riding guidelines published for motorcyclists

The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that vehicle owners with warrants that expired this year will still have until October 10 to get their checks done.

AA New Zealand raises “unsafe vehicle” concerns

Extra pressure is expected to be put on the transport network as more people look to return to their workplaces with the return of pupils to classrooms.

Travel safe campaign launched in Scotland

Rural Road Safety Month is reminding drivers to do the right thing behind the wheel as latest figures reveal more than 180 people have died in crashes in NSW this year - 115 of them on country roads.

NSW country drivers urged to slow down to save lives

Preliminarily in 2019, there were 127,285 children aged up to 17 involved in crashes in Florida resulting in 1,361 serious bodily injuries and 142 fatalities. As

August is Child Safety Awareness Month

The program is aimed at supporting communities in tackling high-risk journeys for students traveling to and from school through quality safety education and equipment for students, parents, and community members.

New “Hauling Safety” program launched in Thailand

Currently, in the state, passengers aged 16 and older are only required to wear a seat belt in the front passenger seat next to the driver.

New York signs seat belt law for passengers 16 and over

The extension will allow student drivers more time to prepare for and schedule their behind-the-wheel drive test during the COVID-19 pandemic.

California DMV extends driver’s license permits

AAA also found that active driving assistance systems, those that combine vehicle acceleration with braking and steering, often disengage with little notice – almost instantly handing control back to the driver.

AAA finds active driving assist systems are not consistent

Funded by the Scottish Government, as part of its response to the COVID-19 crisis, the ÂŁ1.5m initiative is being delivered through Cycling UK and participating retailers and aims to encourage more people to ride a bike, helping to manage demand on public transport.

Cycle repair scheme launches in Scotland

The Government’s Community Road Safety Grants program is offering funding of up to $5,000 for small projects and to $30,000 for more substantial projects.

Grants available to improve road safety in NSW

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has been offering online renewals for eligible non-commercial driver’s licenses on its website for many years and has now expanded the service.

Online license renewals for commercial drivers in California

BBC News reports that a driver was left facing a road ban after being involved in a crash in the rain.

Tesla touchscreen deemed “distracting”

The event, hosted by AIP Foundation in collaboration with local police in the community, focused on increasing awareness and knowledge on road safety.

Rural communities in China take part in road safety event

The list of 65 recommended used vehicles has been put together after considering several criteria including price, reliability, performance and safety.

Top recommended used vehicles for teens revealed

Garda enforcement figures show 1,216 drug driving arrests were made in the first six months of 2020 compared to 591 in the first half of 2019.

Drug driving arrests double in Ireland during first half of 2020

Driving schools across the state have been unable to offer the five-hour course to students due to COVID-19.

New York driving schools recommence distance learning

National Stop on Red Week 2020 runs August 2-8 to educate drivers about the dangers of red-light running and to reduce the number and severity of crashes.

National Stop on Red Week campaign launches

On average, four people are killed and 620 people injured in 2,200 crashes across the province over the B.C. long weekend.

Driver warning issued ahead of B.C. Day long weekend

In each instance, either the driver or a passenger was not wearing a seat belt, and 70 of the drivers had an improperly restrained child under the age of 15 in their vehicle.

Coloradans cited for no seat belts and unrestrained children

Cars, motorcycles and light vans that were due an MOT between 30 March and 31 July 2020 were given a 6-month extension to help keep motorists moving during the coronavirus pandemic.

MOT warning to UK drivers

A human cheese grater has been painted on the road at Performance Cycle, as well as other locations throughout the state, and aims to remind bikers that falling on asphalt at any speed can result in serious bodily injury or death.

Cheese grater reminds motorcyclists to wear protective gear

Alcohol has been a factor in 30 percent of U.S. roadway deaths every year for the past decade and police arrest about one million people a year for alcohol-impaired driving.

U.S. study finds alcohol-detection systems could cut road deaths

Highways England introduced the new limit, a 10mph increase from the previous 50mph norm, following research and trials.

Highways England increases roadworks speed limit

The free course has been developed by DVSA, Highways England and other partners to help new riders prepare for a lifetime of safe riding.

DVSA launches training course for new motorcyclists

The figure has broadly flatlined since 2012, when 1,754 people were killed.

UK road deaths have flatlined since 2012, latest data reveals

Drivers are advised to check the latest weather forecasts and road conditions before traveling.

Monsoon season warning issued in Colorado

The Be Summer-Ready campaign 2020 aims to provide information about summer hazards, including those on the roads.

Summer safety campaign launches in Ireland

As reported in Injury Facts, the fatality rate per miles driven in May – when most of the country was in shutdown from the COVID-19 pandemic – jumped 23.5 percent compared to the previous year, despite far less traffic on the roads.

Preliminary data shows three straight months of riskier roads

During this period, the first quarter of the 2020/21 year, a total of 2 ,386 integrated roadblocks, vehicle check point and speed operations were conducted across the Western Cape and 145,503 vehicles were stopped and checked.

Western Cape shares highest speeds of road offenders

The operation is a joint initiative between the New York State Police, Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority.

“Operation Hardhat” launched in New York

Information on the grant program, including dates, guidelines and how to apply can be found on the TAC website here.

Local councils across Victoria offered road safety grants

Designed with operations including school buses, patient transfer, accessible transport and taxi services in mind, the shields are intended to supplement operators’ existing personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene protocols.

Ford develops commercial vehicle protection shields

An automatic one-year extension will be applied for Californians age 70 and older with a noncommercial driver license with an expiration date between March 1 and December 31, 2020.

California DMV extends driver licenses for over 70s

In the webinar, eDriving’s Jim Noble, Senior Vice President, Risk Engineering, and Denise Murroni, Customer Success Manager, will explain the difference between a “good” safety program and a culture of safety.

Upcoming webinar: Creating a Crash-Free Culture®

The ban, announced by Roads Minister Baroness Vere, follows an extensive investigation, including research commissioned by the Department for Transport, which indicates ageing tyres suffer corrosion which could cause them to fail.

UK government bans tyres over 10 years old

The Commissioner joined Police and Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts and Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Zanetti to inspect the new buses at Police Headquarters.

New “booze buses” take to the roads in Western Australia

In 2019, there were 16 fatal crashes and 16 people killed over the entire July school holiday period.

NSW drivers reminded to put safety first during school holidays

The screen, made from clear polycarbonate material, has received official approval from Transport for London (TfL), the licensing authority for the capital’s taxis.

Toyota designs taxi screen to protect against COVID-19 transmission

The summer enforcement period also marks the launch of CDOT’s latest seat belt safety campaign, Common Bond. The campaign focuses on the fact that, while Coloradans might not agree on everything, everyone should agree on wearing seat belts.

Seat belt enforcement underway in Colorado

The agencies have also revealed details of a public process to work with the industry and community stakeholders to develop strategies to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.

Clean trucking strategy announced

The State’s Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) has examined the impact of the COVID-19 on traffic volumes in the area.

Unbelted and speed-related crashes increase in Virginia

Now, photocard driving licences that expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020 will be automatically extended for a period of 7 months from the date of expiry.

DVLA extends licence expiry dates during COVID-19

COVID-19 webinars for fleet operators

COVID-19 webinars for fleet operators

A culmination of a joint review by the Department for Transport, Home Office and the National Police Chiefs’ Council over the past year, the review seeks views on existing practices and resources, evidence of effectiveness in reducing casualties and invites “new thinking”.

UK government opens review into roads policing

Preliminary NSC estimates show a year-over-year 36.6 percent jump in fatality rates per miles driven in April, in spite of an 18 percent drop in the total number of roadway deaths compared to April 2019.

U.S. road are emptier but riskier

Towing a caravan is more complex than simply attaching it to your vehicle, so those planning a trip are advised to brush up on essential safety tips before hitting the road.

Tips for safe caravanning in NSW

In collaboration with its partner Cornershop, customers in select locations across Latin America and Canada can now order groceries through both the Uber and Uber Eats apps.

Uber launches grocery delivery

IIHS closed both the VRC, located in Ruckersville, Virginia, and its Arlington, Virginia, office in March, as the state was shutting down. Much of the IIHS’s work continued, with employees working from home, but crash tests and track evaluations had to be paused.

Vehicle crash testing resumes

Some cars have been rarely used during COVID-19 lockdowns, so it’s essential to make sure they’re fit for purpose. People may also feel out of practice if they haven’t driven a car for a while.

Highways England issues “back behind the wheel” tips

The U.S. Department of Transportation initiative aims to educate the public about the dangers hot vehicles pose to children.

Campaign launches to prevent child heatstroke deaths

The Scottish Government’s Cycling Friendly fund launched to make it easier and more accessible to cycle in the places where people live, work, study and spend time.

Scotland’s Cycling Friendly initiative opens for applications

The number of total trips expected is down nearly 15 percent compared to last July through September and is the first decline in summer travel since 2009.

Americans to take 700 million trips this summer

The trial, which allowed bikers to ride in selected bus lanes around Perth, concluded that there were no safety benefits, and that poor visibility and line of sight of motorcyclists posed a risk.

Motorcycle bus lane trial finds no safety benefits

Workers have been wearing the devices tied around their waists which sets off a buzzer in their safety helmets if someone gets too close.

Highways England uses waistbands to enable social distancing

The National Safety Council (NSC) and CellARide, a Springfield, Missouri-based automotive tech firm, have announced a collaboration for a first-of-its-kind service as part of the Check To Protect recall awareness campaign from NSC.

Recall checks made easier for U.S. vehicle owners

The new penalties will also make the distinction between drivers illegally making an audio call and using their phone in other ways.

New phone penalties for WA road users come into force in...

The 2020 grant awards will fund seven states – Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming – with a total of $210,000 to support enhanced identification and assessment of alcohol and drug impaired drivers.

States awarded grants to combat impaired driving

The rule applies to all types of driver and motorcycle training in England, including private practice with someone you live with or in your support bubble.

Driving lessons and tests to restart in England

Teoh compared the rates of driver deaths and police-reported crashes per miles traveled for convertible and non-convertible versions of 1-5-year-old models during 2014-18.

Study shows convertibles are as safe as other cars

As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, drivers were granted a 6-month exemption from MOT testing in March to help slow the spread of the virus.

MOT tests mandatory from August

Last month, RAC roadside patrols attended 28,495 calls for assistance – the highest recorded in over five years.

Calls to roadside patrols increase in Western Australia

While shutdown restrictions may be easing, many people are still avoiding all but essential travel.

Fourth of July safety: travel tips for drivers & families

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers the following summer driving tips.

NHTSA shares five top summer driving tips

The app, called Euro Rescue, has been created with The International Association of Fire & Rescue Services (the CTIF), and centralises the manufacturers’ rescue sheets which provides all the crucial information rescuers need to carry out occupant extrication quickly and safely.

Euro NCAP introduces mobile app for first responders

From April 1 – May 21, the Minnesota State Patrol pulled over 232 drivers traveling more than 100 mph.

Minnesota sees double number of speeding drivers during lockdown

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